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Walking route · Venlo · Maas-Niederrhein Trail · Updated on 5 November 2026

Maas-Niederrheinpad walk

Maas-Niederrheinpad is a walk of 221.3 km from Venlo that starts and ends at the same spot. Along the way: 394 benches and picnic tables, 13 water fountains and refill points, 24 public toilets and 2 bike pumps.

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Maas-Niederrheinpad
Missiemuseum Steyl · after 193.6 km
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Limburgs Museum
Limburgs Museum · after 7 m
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Photo: Markus Schweiss · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
De Crypte
De Crypte · after 81.2 km

The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 221.3 km
  • ± 3:05 h per stage
  • Moderate per stage
  • Circular walk
  • Regional route

  1. Start in Venlo

    0 km

    At the start: Limburgs Museum and 2 water fountains and refill points.

  2. 1.1 km · 9 benches

    Public toilet

    1.1 km

  3. 180 m

    Water point

    1.2 km

  4. 4.2 km · 23 benches

    Public toilet

    5.4 km

  5. 14.4 km · 15 benches

    Public toilet

    19.8 km

  6. 642 m · 2 benches

    Public toilet

    20.4 km

  7. 1 km · 10 benches

    Public toilet

    21.4 km

  8. 193 m · 3 benches

    Public toilet

    21.6 km

  9. 21.8 km · 39 benches

    Kasteel Well

    43.4 km

    Castle

  10. 4.7 km · 8 benches

    2 public toilets

    48.1 km

  11. 33.2 km · 39 benches

    De Crypte

    81.2 km

    Museum

  12. 412 m · 3 benches

    Water point

    81.7 km

  13. 7.7 km · 17 benches

    2 water fountains and refill points

    89.3 km

  14. 338 m · bench

    Romeinse villa Plasmolen

    89.6 km

    Archaeological site

  15. 6.1 km · 22 benches

    Mookerschans and 1 more

    95.7 km

    Mookerschans

  16. 4.1 km · 11 benches

    Water point

    99.8 km

  17. 5.6 km · 8 benches

    2 bike pumps

    105.4 km

  18. 30.3 km · 26 benches

    Roerstreekmuseum

    135.7 km

    Museum

  19. 22.6 km · 30 benches

    Public toilet

    158.3 km

  20. 724 m · 2 benches

    Water point

    159.1 km

  21. 1 km · 12 benches

    2 public toilets

    160.1 km

  22. 25.3 km · 33 benches

    Fort Sint-Brigitte

    185.4 km

    Fort

  23. 8.2 km · 18 benches

    Missiemuseum Steyl

    193.6 km

    Museum

  24. 1.1 km · 3 benches

    Uitkijktoren Baarlo

    194.7 km

    Observation tower

  25. 5.6 km · 23 benches

    9 public toilets

    200.3 km

  26. 183 m · bench

    3 public toilets

    200.5 km

  27. 196 m · bench

    Museum van Bommel van Dam

    200.7 km

    2 water fountains and refill points

  28. 8.2 km · 5 benches

    Fort Hazepoot

    208.9 km

    Archaeological site

  29. 1.5 km · 2 benches

    Public toilet and 2 water fountains and refill points

    210.3 km

  30. 3.7 km · 7 benches

    Water point

    214.1 km
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  1. 7.3 km · 20 benches

    Back at the start

    221.3 km
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Longest stretch without a toilet: 110.2 kmBetween 48.1 km and 158.3 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

The route with the water points, toilets and sights within 100 m of it.

12 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot. 4 more along the route are on the map.

Stages (16)

  1. 1Maas-Niederrheinpad etappe 01Maas-Niederrhein Trail stage 0121 km
  2. 2Maas-Niederrheinpad etappe 02Maas-Niederrhein Trail stage 0217.5 km
  3. 3Maas-Niederrheinpad etappe 03Maas-Niederrhein Trail stage 0317.3 km
  4. 4Maas-Niederrheinpad etappe 04Maas-Niederrhein Trail stage 0416.9 km
  5. 5Maas-Niederrheinpad etappe 05Maas-Niederrhein Trail stage 0516.6 km
  6. 6Maas-Niederrheinpad etappe 06Maas-Niederrhein Trail stage 0616.1 km
  7. 7Maas-Niederrheinpad etappe 07Maas-Niederrhein Trail stage 077.2 km
  8. 8Maas-Niederrheinpad etappe 15Maas-Niederrhein Trail stage 1512.4 km
  9. 9Maas-Niederrheinpad etappe 16Maas-Niederrhein Trail stage 1617.4 km
  10. 10Maas-Niederrheinpad etappe 17Maas-Niederrhein Trail stage 1717.7 km
  11. 11Maas-Niederrheinpad etappe 18Maas-Niederrhein Trail stage 1819.3 km
  12. 12Maas-Niederrheinpad etappe 19Maas-Niederrhein Trail stage 1921.4 km
  13. 13Maas-Niederrheinpad etappe 20Maas-Niederrhein Trail stage 204.4 km
  14. 14Maas-Niederrheinpad etappe 21Maas-Niederrhein Trail stage 215.1 km
  15. 15Maas-Niederrheinpad etappe 22Maas-Niederrhein Trail stage 224.8 km
  16. 16Maas-Niederrheinpad etappe 23Maas-Niederrhein Trail stage 236.2 km

Elevation and terrain

Way types

221.3 km in total
  • Track: 86.8 km
  • Path: 65.2 km
  • Road: 30.8 km
  • Cycleway: 18.2 km
  • Street: 11.8 km
  • Footpath: 6.9 km
  • Stairs: 7 stairs
  • Busy road: 186 m
  • Unknown: 175 m

Surfaces

221.3 km in total
  • Unpaved: 37.2 km
  • Gravel: 34.6 km
  • Asphalt: 23.9 km
  • Natural: 18.7 km
  • Paved: 14.1 km
  • Unknown: 91.9 km

About the walking route Maas-Niederrheinpad

Updated on 5 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap and the AHN.

Where do you walk?

Maas-Niederrheinpad is a circular walk of 221.3 km from Venlo: it starts and ends in the same place. Along the way you pass Limburgs Museum (after 7 m), Kasteel Well (after 43.4 km) and De Crypte (after 81.2 km).

How hard is the route?

There are 7 flights of steps along the way. Allow ± 3:05 h per stage, without breaks. The level is moderate per stage.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is track (86.8 km), path (65.2 km) and road (30.8 km). Of the surface, 37.2 km unpaved and 34.6 km gravel. For 91.9 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 394 benches and picnic tables, 13 water fountains and refill points, 24 public toilets and 2 bike pumps. The longest stretch without a toilet is 110.2 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Website of the route

Walks nearby

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Valkhof MuseumValkhof MuseumMuseum · 8.7 km from the route
  2. 2Freedom MuseumFreedom MuseumMuseum · 3.1 km from the route
  3. 3Kasteel BleijenbeekKasteel BleijenbeekCastle · 652 m from the route
  4. 4Nationaal Fietsmuseum VeloramaNationaal Fietsmuseum VeloramaMuseum · 8.9 km from the route
  5. 5Museum van de VrouwMuseum van de VrouwMuseum · 4.7 km from the route
  6. 6Nationaal Indië MonumentNationaal Indië MonumentMemorial · 1.1 km from the route
  7. 7Jachtslot De MookerheideJachtslot De MookerheideCastle · 179 m from the route
  8. 8NiersmündungNiersmündungAttraction · 336 m from the route
  9. 9Kasteelruïne MontfortKasteelruïne MontfortRuins · 486 m from the route
  10. 10Kasteel HornKasteel HornCastle · 2.3 km from the route
  11. 11Kasteel ExatenKasteel ExatenCastle · 6.2 km from the route
  12. 12MuZIEumMuZIEumMuseum · 8.6 km from the route
  13. 13CuypershuisCuypershuisMuseum · 524 m from the route
  14. 14Kasteel GeijsterenKasteel GeijsterenCastle · 2.3 km from the route
  15. 15Museum KamMuseum KamMuseum · 8.1 km from the route
  16. 16Kasteel TongelaarKasteel TongelaarCastle · 8.6 km from the route
  17. 17Kasteel DaelenbroeckKasteel DaelenbroeckCastle · 209 m from the route
  18. 18Kasteel BaexemKasteel BaexemCastle · 6.7 km from the route
  19. 19Museum De BasteiMuseum De BasteiMuseum · 8.9 km from the route
  20. 20Kasteel De RaayKasteel De RaayCastle · 2.2 km from the route
  21. 21Kasteel NieuwenbroeckKasteel NieuwenbroeckCastle · 250 m from the route
  22. 22SpoorwegmonumentSpoorwegmonumentMemorial · 8.8 km from the route
  23. 23Kasteel D'ErpKasteel D'ErpCastle · 1.2 km from the route
  24. 24Huis NederhovenHuis NederhovenCastle · 2.4 km from the route
  25. 25De SchommelDe SchommelMemorial · 8.7 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Maas-Niederrheinpad?

Maas-Niederrheinpad is 221.3 km long, in 16 stages of 13.8 km on average. Allow ± 3:05 h per stage of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

Is this route a circular walk?

Yes, the route starts and ends at the same spot.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Venlo.

How hard is this route?

Moderate per stage.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 24 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 110.2 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 13 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Limburgs Museum, Kasteel Well and De Crypte.

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